Olfactory neuroblastoma resection through endoscopic endonasal approach: A rare case report.

BACKGROUND

Olfactory neuroblastoma (ON) is a rare malignant tumor originating from the nasal cavity and/or skull base.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 53-year-old female complained of a runny nose mixed with blood on the left nasal cavity since 1 year ago. Histopathology result showed malignancy and immunohistochemistry showed ON supported by CT-Scan result. The patient underwent endoscopic endonasal approach resection with anterior septectomy followed by debulking with cautery and cutting instruments. The patient received 35 times of radiotherapy combined with 6 times chemotherapy subsequently.

DISCUSSION: Firstly, reported successful management of ON in Indonesia.

CONCLUSION

An ON case of an Indonesian female was successfully resected without complication through a join operation of endoscopic endonasal approach four-hand technique with a neurosurgeon.